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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,272.75, 221,162.61 and 88,634.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,272.75, 221,162.61 and 88,634.94 is: 122,308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,272.75 : 221,162.61 = 88,634.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,272.75/221,162.61 = 88,634.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,272.75x = 221,162.61 × 88,634.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,272.75x = 19,602,734,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602,734,667.59/160,272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,308.59

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